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Suffering massive losses in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are mulling to withdraw from southern Lebanon within a week under the supervision of the U.S. and international bodies. The draft of the agreement, reportedly prepared by Amos Hochstein, was shared by Israeli state broadcaster KAN on Wednesday evening. The proposed agreement would bring United Nations Resolution 1701 fully into effect, prohibiting Hezbollah and other armed groups in southern Lebanon from taking action against Israel. According to the draft, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) would be the only authorized military presence in the region, with UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) providing additional oversight. The document also specifies that Israel would refrain from launching of...

India has dismissed claims regarding Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged involvement in targeting Sikh separatists in Canada as “weak” and “flimsy,” according to two Indian government sources on Wednesday. The allegations are not expected to create any significant issues for Shah or New Delhi. The Canadian government had reportedly informed India about Shah’s alleged role in October of last year, one source told Reuters. On Tuesday, Canada alleged that Shah, a close associate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was involved in plots to target Sikh separatists residing in Canada. While the Indian government has not yet issued an official response, it has consistently rejected similar accusations from Canada, labeling them as baseless. According to a report by The Washington Post, Canadi...

The Indian government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the people of Palestine with a recent shipment of 30 tonnes of medical supplies amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This consignment includes essential medicines and anti-cancer drugs. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhitr Jaiswal shared a post on X and stated, "India's support to the people of Palestine continues. Extending humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine sends 30 tonnes of medical supplies comprising essential life-saving and anti-cancer drugs to Palestine." Last week, India sent its first tranche of assistance for the people of Palestine through UNRWA, which includes 30 tonnes of medicine and food items. "India sends humanitarian assistance for the people of Palestine thro...

Five Israeli soldiers, including three religious Zionist educators, were killed in a confrontation with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on October 26, 2024. As per Times of Israel, the deceased troopers were identified as  Captain (Res.) Rabbi Avraham Yosef Goldberg, a rabbi at a Jerusalem high school, and teacher to the son of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Goldberg, who had been serving in the reserves for nearly a year, was laid to rest at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem. Also killed were Master Sgt. (Res.) Gilad Elmaliach, 30, from Jerusalem; Captain (Res.) Amit Chayut, 29, from Haifa; Major (Res.) Eliav Amram Abitbol, 36, from Eitan; and Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Shaul Moyal, 47, from the Karnei Shomron area. These deaths, along with others over the past week, have le...

The Iranian Army has confirmed the deaths of two soldiers in an Israeli airstrikes in Iran. The Army identified the two soldiers as Major Hamzeh Jahandideh and Sergeant Mohammad-Mehdi Shahrokhifar, stating they were killed while defending against missile strikes from Israel in the early hours of Saturday morning. In an official statement, the Army described the soldiers' actions as a sacrifice to protect the nation's security and prevent harm to Iran's interests. The strikes reportedly targetted military sites in Tehran, as well as the provinces of Ilam and Khuzestan, causing minimal damage. Iranian air defense forces responded to the attack, claiming to have successfully intercepted and neutralized the incoming missiles. Media outlets downplayed the scope of the damage, wit...

A total of 13 Israeli soldiers were killed over two days of intense fighting, as confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Ten soldiers died in clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, while three were killed in Gaza. This marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. On Friday, Hezbollah announced that its fighters carried out 48 attacks against Israeli forces, the highest number since October 8. The Lebanese group reported targeting 31 groups of Israeli soldiers along the northern Israel-southern Lebanon border with rockets and artillery. Additionally, Hezbollah claimed to have struck seven Israeli Merkava tanks, reportedly causing fatalities. Hezbollah further stated that it launched attacks on three Israeli settlements near ...

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Israel’s recent military agression on Iranian positions in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces, calling the attacks a "violation of Iran's sovereignty" and an infringement of international laws. The Israeli strikes, which targeted military installations, caused limited damage according to Iranian officials, but have heightened tensions across the region. In response to the situation, Saudi Arabia urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, warning of the dangers of further escalation in a region already plagued by conflicts. The kingdom emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions and called on the international community to intervene in mediating between the parties involved. Iran’s air defense systems were able to successfully intercept ...

Iran has issued a firm response to the recent Israeli attacks on military positions in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces. The Iranian air defense force successfully intercepted and neutralized the strikes, limiting the damage. Despite previous warnings, Iran claims that the "Zionist regime" initiated the aggression, targeting several military centers early Saturday morning. Iranian military officials have emphasized that their integrated air defense systems effectively countered the attack. The damage from these strikes is reported as minimal, and the situation is being thoroughly investigated. Tehran remains calm, with no disruptions reported at key locations such as Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini International Airports. Iran has reiterated its right to respond to any form ...

Iranian air defense systems successfully intercepted and neutralized multiple Israeli attacks across several locations near Tehran early Saturday morning. Despite the intensity of the confrontation, Iranian authorities have confirmed that there were no casualties or damage reported from the strikes, a significant achievement in the ongoing tension between the two nations. The loud explosions heard in Tehran's outskirts were attributed to Iranian air defense operations. Security sources stated that these defense measures were initiated to counter Israeli drone and missile strikes on military facilities. “The air defense forces were successful in intercepting the adversarial targets, and no critical facilities were impacted,” said a source from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Footag...

India ranks among the five countries with the highest number of individuals living in poverty, according to a recent United Nations report. It estimates that 234 million people in India live below the poverty line, contributing to the global total of 1.1 billion individuals enduring acute poverty—more than half of whom are children. The findings were published in the latest update of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at the University of Oxford. The report highlights that a significant portion of those living in poverty—approximately 40 percent—reside in conflict-affected nations. In addition to India, the other countries with the largest population...